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Anpan 2025

★ 8.2/10 · 5 votes Drama 1 seasons · 130 eps Ended
Where to watch: NHK On Demand Amazon Channel
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What is Anpan?

Anpan is a Japanese television drama series that premiered in 2025 as the 112th Asadora production. The series follows the life of Nobu Asada, a character inspired by Nobu Komatsu, who was the wife of Takashi Yanase, the creator of Anpanman.

Type
TV series
Year
2025
Status
Ended
Episodes
130
Runtime
15 minutes
First aired
Mar 31, 2025
Last aired
Sep 26, 2025
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
NHK G, NHK
Genres
Drama
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Overview

Anpan is a Japanese television drama series that premiered in 2025 as the 112th Asadora production. The series follows the life of Nobu Asada, a character inspired by Nobu Komatsu, who was the wife of Takashi Yanase, the creator of Anpanman. Set during the Showa era in wartime Japan, the story depicts the evolution of the spirited Nobu from a schoolgirl influenced by militaristic ideology into the first female reporter in Kochi. Alongside her childhood friend Takashi, Nobu navigates the challenges of personal loss and the horrors of war as they search for their own truths amidst national upheaval. The drama consists of 130 episodes and aired from March 31, 2025, through September 26, 2025. The cast features Mio Imada, Takumi Kitamura, Kazunari Ninomiya, and Kanata Hosoda. This standard series follows the previous Asadora program, Omusubi, and focuses on the personal journey of its protagonist against the backdrop of a changing historical landscape.

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“A spirited woman navigates the transformation of her values during the upheaval of wartime Japan.”

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Reasons to watch
  • features a compelling journey of personal growth
  • explores significant historical shifts in Japan
Keep in mind
  • long episode count may require significant time commitment

Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas centered on personal resilience and societal change.

The series depicts the challenges and losses experienced during the Showa era.

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Cast

Mio Imada Nobu Asada
Takumi Kitamura Takashi Yanai
Ryo Kase Yutaro Asada
Noriko Eguchi Hatako Asada
Yuumi Kawai Ranko Asada
Nanoka Hara Meiko Asada
Kotaro Yoshida Kamaji Asada
Miyoko Asada Kura Asada
Kanata Hosoda Go Hara
Nanako Matsushima Tomiko Yanai
Kazunari Ninomiya Kiyoshi Yanai
Motoki Nakazawa Chihiro Yanai

Episode guide

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Frequently asked questions

What is the series about?

It follows Nobu, a woman who transitions from a militarist schoolgirl to Kochi's first female reporter.

When did the series air?

The series aired from March 31, 2025, to September 26, 2025.

How many episodes are there?

The series consists of 130 episodes.

Who are the main characters?

The story focuses on Nobu Asada and her husband, Takashi.

What is the setting of the show?

The series is set in Japan during the Showa era.